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The Environmental Awareness Group, or EAG as it is more commonly known, is a national, voluntary, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization.
 
For some years a small group of local people had strong concerns about the pressures on Antigua- Barbuda's natural environment. A lead role was played by Desmond Nicholson and Edward T. Henry who were members of the Historical and Archaeological Society –  better known as HAS.   HAS is the main support group for the Museum of Antigua and Barbuda and other heritage concerns.
 
On June 9, 1988, the Museum hosted a meeting on environmental matters, coinciding with an environmental exhibit, and a slide show displaying environmental abuse in Antigua-Barbuda.
 
This formed part of a drive by the Caribbean Conservation Association (CCA) to promote greater awareness in the Caribbean of the importance of environmental conservation.  Subsequent meetings held by members of HAS led to the creation of the Concerned Citizens Conservation Committee, and in 1989 this was formally constituted as an organisation and Under the Friendly Societies Act and renamed the EAG, recognising the fundamental importance of public awareness for support of conservation initiatives.
 
EAG's Vision:
A society informed and empowered to sustainably use and manage its natural resources
 
EAG’s Mission Statement:
(a) to raise public awareness of the values of – and threats to - natural resources and to promote their sustainable management.
(b) Motivate and promote civil society participation in environmental decision-making and management.
(c) Support and undertake natural resource conservation projects that develop a better understanding of the use and management of natural resources.
(d) Advocate and support policies, legislation and programmes which support sustainable use and management of natural resources.
(e) Fundraising, soliciting, receiving and accepting financial assistance, donations, endowments, gifts (both intervivos and testamentary) and loans of or any interest in money, lands, or other property whatsoever whether real or personal to further the aims and objectives of the Organisation..

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Organic forms are used in combination with designs sculpted first in wax and later cast in 14 or 18 karat gold.
 
A selection of gemstones (Imperial Topaz, Black Opal, Bicolour Tourmaline, and Tanzanite, to mention a few) and pearls (including the Tahitian Black), for one-of-a-kind pieces, is available as well as limited edition jewelry.
 
 

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The Executive Business Centre combines world-class office facilities with a multi-use hall ideal for training seminars, and a hangar for staging mega events like trade shows and conventions.

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The Inn at English Harbour, Antigua, has only 28 rooms built on 19 acres of seaside land, inducing a true sense of privacy and seclusion.
 
Laying at the heart of the Caribbean, The Inn offers a range of unique experiences from quiet beach holidays to relaxed spa getaways to beautiful tropical weddings.
 
Our boutique hotel provides true exclusivity with 5-star elegance in mind - keeping true to our rich history.

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The Larder is a unique gourmet deli-cafe popular with both locals and visitors in search of great food and service. Renowned as Antigua’s best sushi bar and deli-cafe, the larder also offers upscale takeaway and catering. 

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With 23 years of excellent service, The Map Shop is still the leader for school texts , supplies, reference and supplementary books, health, history, Caribbean books, biographies, music books, manuscripts, flutes, school supplies, maps and charts. 

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Our stock includes: Car audio, flat panel TVs, Home theater systems, tablets, game consoles,flash drives, SD cards and various electronic gadgets.

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The Academy is funded by donations from individuals, groups and businesses, both in Antigua and overseas as well as creating revenue from our various activities both on & off the water.
It was founded in 2010 and, for the first four years, operated from the Antigua Yacht Club.
By February 2014, we had moved, and become operational, at our new Headquarters in Dockyard Drive, English Harbour. It was necessary to have our own premises so that we could aim at becoming financially sustainable, over a period of time – rather than remain totally reliant on charitable donations.
 
By 2016, we have upgraded the rental accommodation in The Lodge’ and are now benefiting by the income from short term lettings. We also now have a scuba-diving school onsite, DiveCarib, as well as our ‘Academy Cafe’
 
We have increased capacity for schools at our H.Q. and, together with our satellite branch in Jolly Harbour, have capacity for over 150 children a week learning to sail.
We have installed 200ft of floating dock for our own boats and also offer reasonably priced long term dockage to boats with a draft up to 6ft. We have also installed a concrete slipway to a depth of 4ft and can offer haul & launch facilities for power boats and ribs. Sailing lessons and dinghy hire as well as kayaks and paddle boards are available for hire.
The Academy has 3 racing Keelboats – Cork 1720’s – and these are available for hire as well and for racing charters. In Antigua Sailing Week 2014, one of our 1720’s was 2nd overall in the Yachting World Round the Island Race (46 boats entered) and 2nd in class – by 15 seconds.
In July 2014 we gained accreditation as an RYA (Royal Yachting Association) dinghy sailing centre, and be able to offer their certified courses which are recognized worldwide.
In addition to the watersport activities, we hold various social events, such as our very successful seated concerts, and welcome enquiries for the hire of the venue for parties, weddings etc. Our one acre of gardens and ample parking make this the ideal site for a range of events.
 
All of the above are undertaken with the aim of not only paying our overheads of rent and wages etc. but to make enough profit, over time, to fund the free programmes for the sailing lessons for Antiguan schoolchildren and the ‘Sailability’ programme for the disabled children and adults of Antigua. (See relevant page of this website for info).
 
Donors making standard contributions will be added to our roll of ‘Friends of the Academy’ and those making larger donations will be listed as ‘Sponsors’ of the Academy’ both onsite and on our website.
We plan publish a periodic Newsletter informing of our progress. Meanwhile we will be delighted to answer any questions about the Academy and also welcome visitors to our locations in English and Jolly Harbours.

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The Nest Beach Bar & Restaurant is a comfortable Oasis Located at Valley Church Beach on the southwestern coast of the beautiful island of Antigua.

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A unique store offering quality hats, bags, shoes, dresses and accessories.
 
Customized hat dressing is our specialty.

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